Operating Theatre Porter

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Assistant to join our Operating Theatres department, based at The London Clinic’s main hospital site in London. We are offering a highly competitive salary up to £22,394, and we offer a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare, and deliver our three core values of; Caring, Inspiring and Pioneering.

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, with state-of-the-art facilities located around Harley Street. We have approx. 1350 employees across 8 sites, where we cover a broad range of specialisms, including complex medical and surgical procedures and a comprehensive range of cancer and outpatient services.

Job Profile

As a Theatre Assistant you will assist in the provision of quality planned care for patients during the peri-operative phase of care.

• Job Location:This role is located at our main hospital site in London, W1G 6BW (Close to Regents Park & Baker Street tube stations).
• Job Type:This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Sunday. We operate a mixed shift pattern - Earlies, Lates & Twilight shifts.
• Salary: £20,638 - £22,394 per annum, and the salary will be dependent upon skills and experience.
• Benefits package:We offer a comprehensive package which includes a contribution pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%), Private Medical Healthcare, 33 day’s annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), season ticket travel loan, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers and services. We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect patients from the ward area, and assist colleagues in theatre with the safe transfer and positioning of the patient on the operating table.
• Assist in the transfer of the patient back to the ward or other departments, supporting colleagues as necessary.
• Participate in the preparation of the post-operative area, ensuring transfer trolleys are clean, and in working order so that they are ready for use, as well as collecting equipment and preparing theatre for the day.
• Assist in the daily cleaning of the operating theatre and ensuring the theatre complex is clean and free of potential hazards.
• Report any malfunctioning equipment and ensure any accidents or complaints are fully documented and that the appropriate manager is informed.
• Monitor consumable items within the department, replenish as required, and liaise with the appropriate staff regarding re-ordering.
  

Skills & Experience

• A basic understanding of the operating department and the role of the Theatre Assistant.
• Previous experience of working in a hospital environment and theatre department would be desirable.
• Experience of delivering superior and efficient customer service.
• Basic standard of general education with proven literacy, oral communication and numeracy skills.
• Professional attitude with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team and cope in sensitive and challenging situations.
  

We are an organisation that has charitable status and this helps us to drive forward our mission of reinvesting our income to deliver better patient outcomes. Our main hospital spans 8 floors comprising of 10 theatres, including a Hybrid theatre and two minimally invasive and day surgery theatres. We are known for undertaking complex surgery across the following speciality areas; General surgery; ENT; Gynaecology; Hepatobiliary; Neuro-spinal; Ophthalmic; Orthopaedic; Plastic and reconstructive; Robotic; Urology; Vascular & Weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery).

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.